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Well, make this three newbies for this post.
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I just bought an '09 1200c today. \\; They are delivering it to me tomorrow morning. \\; My cage is a Mustang, so I could not \\;haul it home today. \\; I originally thought I was going to pick up the Roadster, because I wanted the mid controls and big tank. \\; But after sitting on the Classic, I thought the forwards were comfortable. \\; I also came close to choosing a Nightster, but I wanted the larger tank. \\;
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I went to two dealers, the first right by me in South County St. Louis only had one Nightster in. \\; I drove about 25 miles south to Surdyke H-D, and they had a couple to choose from. \\; That '09 had just \\;been uncrated this week they said.
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I thought about just riding it home, and taking a cab back for my car, but it was raining. \\; I've been off a street bike for about 3-4 years, and that was a 700. \\; I did not want to be working the rust off, on a bigger bike in the rain. \\; Now it is just going to be tough waiting till tomorrow.
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